Lot 56
  • 56

Dominique - André Domin (1883-1962) & Marcel Genevrière (1885-1967)

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • Commode, vers 1930-1935
  • Estampillée au dos Dominique Paris

    A Macassar ebony, shagreen and gilt bronze chest of drawers by Dominique, circa 1930-1935. Branded
  • Hauteur : 110 cm (43 1/2 in.) Largeur : 141 cm (55 1/2 in.) Profondeur : 46,5 cm (18 1/2 in.)
en ébène de Macassar ; le plateau surmonté d'un jonc en retrait sur trois côtés ; elle ouvre en façade par six tiroirs sur trois rangs, les poignées en bronze doré ; les pieds en gaine terminés par de hauts sabots gainés de galuchat

Provenance

Vente Maitre Gros et Delletrez, Paris, 25 mai 2005, lot 30

Literature

Félix Marcilhac, Dominique, éd. de l'Amateur, Paris, 2008, p. 294

Condition

Tres bon état général. Quelques traces de déssechement du verni par endroit notamment le long du bord inferieur de la facade, à gauche. Petite restauration du placage à l'angle droit de la facade. Quelques petits coups sur les arretes des pieds. Légère usure du galuchat sur les pieds, d'usage. Very good overall conditions. Some traces of dryness of the varnish espacially on the lower left side. Small restoration of the veneer on the facade's right angle. Small dents on the ridges of the feet. Slight wear of the shagreen, all consistent with normal use.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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